Bali Raincraft x The 10th World Water Forum
On the road to launching the “Indonesian Wave” at the 10th World Water Forum, Bali Raincraft x The 10th WWF serves as a program to empower potential Indonesian Wave Ambassadors to use their digital skills and utilizing Minecraft in combating Bali’s water and climate issues.
World Water Day: Youth’s Participation in Action and Innovation for a Sustainable Future
The winning teams of the UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023 participants had the wonderful opportunity of attending the World Water Day 2024 webinar titled “Youth Action for Water and Peace”, a dynamic event hosted by UNESCO Jakarta Office on 5 April 2024. Through the event, the World Water Development Report (WWDR) 2024 was successfully launched […]
Unlocking Excellence: Highlights from the Technical Meeting and Training Sessions
The buzz in the room was electric as UWRC 2024 kicked off. Two critical events marked this phase — the technical meeting and training sessions. Each brought its own set of insights, experiences, and breakthroughs. From these sessions, groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of youth’s participation in combatting water-related challenges were revealed. With seven teams […]
Kickoff of SWRMS: Collaborative Efforts Begun in Semarang
The Smart Water Resources Management System project kicked off with an online meeting on February 13th, attended by key project counterparts including the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing of Republic of Indonesia, Department of Groundwater and Raw Water, and Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia. This initial meeting set […]
Introduction to Cluster 4 – Stakeholder Engagement in River Basin
Throughout human history, access to water resources, especially river water, has been marked with numerous challenges. Addressing these challenges consists of navigating through societal complexities, including human attitudes and actions towards the environment and climate. To navigate these complexities and foster sustainable practices, systematic management has become crucial. Among these management strategies, the involvement of […]
Introduction to Cluster 3: Economics of Ecosystem Services
Humans and environment depend on each other for living. But nowadays, some of the human activities make negative impacts to environment. That’s why ecosystem deteroriate day by day, leading to global warming, rapid climate change and natural hazards. If this happens, the ecosystem services that humans get from the environment will get less. In the […]
Introduction to Cluster 2- Disaster Risk Reduction
Global natural disasters are a pressing challenge for humanity, a consequence of accelerated industrialization and rapid climate change. These events range from minor disturbances to severe damage inflicted upon communities and the environment. Preventing extensive harm necessitates the implementation of strategies focused on disaster risk reduction and mitigation, crucial for fostering a sustainable environment. Within […]
Introduction to Cluster 1 – Early Warning System
Water, an essential resource vital for sustaining life globally, plays a crucial role in our daily lives, supporting functions such as nourishment, hydration, agricultural needs, hygiene, and beyond. The systematic utilization of water holds immense importance; otherwise, it results in the depletion of valuable water resources. In contrast, inadequate management of water resources or natural […]
UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2024: Road to Bali
Empowering youth in Southeast Asia, UNESCO and The Water Agency launch the UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2024: Road to Bali. Winning teams from UWRC 2023 bring innovative water solutions to UNESCO-designated sites, bridging ideas from desk to field. Their impactful projects will be showcased at the 10th World Water Forum 2024.
Initial step to our journey!
Following the selection of the teams, the project team organized a “Technical Meeting” to foster interaction. During this engaging session, participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with each other and the project team. Commencing the meeting, Mrs. Adhe Wulandari of UNESCO delivered an opening speech expressing gratitude to the participants for their involvement in […]